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Volume 22 - Issue 2 - February 2014

What Do You Think? A Follow-up
02/03/2014
In the January 2014 issue, CLD featured a discussion question submitted by Marshall Ritchey, MS, MBS, RCIS, CPFT, a cath lab manager. His question focused on whether STEMI patients — if stable and not in great distress — should be slid over...
In the January 2014 issue, CLD featured a discussion question submitted by Marshall Ritchey, MS, MBS, RCIS, CPFT, a cath lab manager. His question focused on whether STEMI patients — if stable and not in great distress — should be slid over...
In the January 2014 issue, CLD...
02/03/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Norman Regional Health System and Norman Heart Hospital Achieves Cycle IV Chest Pain Accreditation
02/03/2014
Only Accredited Chest Pain Center in the Oklahoma City Metro Area
Only Accredited Chest Pain Center in the Oklahoma City Metro Area
Only Accredited Chest Pain...
02/03/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Congratulations!
01/31/2014
Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
Email notice of credentialing, job changes, promotions, etc., to us at cathlabdigest@aol.com. This month, Cath Lab Digest would like to congratulate….
Email notice of credentialing,...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
An Update from the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals (SICP)
01/31/2014
News and educational events from the SICP
News and educational events from the SICP
News and educational events from...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Clinical Editor's Corner
How Should a “Code Blue” Be Managed in the Cath Lab?
01/31/2014
Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FACC, FAHA
I received an important question about running a code (cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in the cath lab from an administrative director of an interventional cath lab without cardiothoracic surgical back up.
I received an important question about running a code (cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation) in the cath lab from an administrative director of an interventional cath lab without cardiothoracic surgical back up.
I received an important question...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Management
Strategies for Optimal Cath Lab Staffing
01/31/2014
Kelly Neal Wilson, RN, MSN, MBA
Of all the current financial, compliance, and operational issues facing cardiovascular administrators today, cath lab staffing continues to top the list of common conundrums.
Of all the current financial, compliance, and operational issues facing cardiovascular administrators today, cath lab staffing continues to top the list of common conundrums.
Of all the current financial,...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Anomalies
A Patient With Coronary Cameral Fistulae and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Post Liver Transplant
01/31/2014
Mallory Balmer-Swain, DO; Arash Manzori, DO; Giri D. Mundluru, MD
A 55-year-old female patient presented to our facility with dyspnea in the setting of bacteremia. During the course of her hospital stay, she was diagnosed with two rare entities that were contributing to her symptoms: severe pulmonary...
A 55-year-old female patient presented to our facility with dyspnea in the setting of bacteremia. During the course of her hospital stay, she was diagnosed with two rare entities that were contributing to her symptoms: severe pulmonary...
A 55-year-old female patient...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Complex Coronary Intervention Using Coronary Orbital Atherectomy (Diamondback 360˚) via a Transradial Approach
01/31/2014
Kintur Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Troy Trayer, DO
This case illustrates where coronary orbital atherectomy can be easily utilized via a radial approach to modify the plaque and allow for successful stenting of an extremely calcified long lesion.
This case illustrates where coronary orbital atherectomy can be easily utilized via a radial approach to modify the plaque and allow for successful stenting of an extremely calcified long lesion.
This case illustrates where...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Percutaneous Support with TandemHeart Device for Post Myocardial Infarction Ventriculoseptal Rupture and Cardiogenic Shock: A New Treatment Paradigm?
01/31/2014
Hamza Ansari, MD
We describe here a case of a man who developed ventriculoseptal rupture with cardiogenic shock after a large myocardial infarction and later received hemodynamic support with a TandemHeart assist device, allowing myocardial recovery and...
We describe here a case of a man who developed ventriculoseptal rupture with cardiogenic shock after a large myocardial infarction and later received hemodynamic support with a TandemHeart assist device, allowing myocardial recovery and...
We describe here a case of a man...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
New Devices
An Interventional Cardiologist’s Experience with Google Glass
01/31/2014
Jordan G. Safirstein, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The attraction of a wearable device that could stream live video, connect to the Internet and facilitate live peer-to-peer interaction – without the use of your hands – seemed like a fantastic combination for teaching fellows and consulting...
The attraction of a wearable device that could stream live video, connect to the Internet and facilitate live peer-to-peer interaction – without the use of your hands – seemed like a fantastic combination for teaching fellows and consulting...
The attraction of a wearable...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
VEITHSymposium: 1. The European History with BTK Lesions; 2. Decreasing Access Site Complications with Routine Ultrasound Guidance
01/31/2014
Peter A. Schneider, MD, FACS
Many of the tools, ideas and approaches that we have now were first attempted and then further developed in Europe before transferring to other areas.
Many of the tools, ideas and approaches that we have now were first attempted and then further developed in Europe before transferring to other areas.
Many of the tools, ideas and...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
VEITHSymposium: A Look at Complications in Carotid Artery Stenting
01/31/2014
Klaus D. Mathias, MD
Dr. Klaus Mathias has performed over 5,000 carotid artery stenting procedures.
Dr. Klaus Mathias has performed over 5,000 carotid artery stenting procedures.
Dr. Klaus Mathias has performed...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
History
VEITHSymposium: Clinical Trial Evidence Changes Practice: A Surgeon Looks Back at an Early Career Reevaluation
01/31/2014
Roger M. Greenhalgh, MD
Fifteen years after beginning his surgical practice in 1976, Dr. Roger M. Greenhalgh reflects, “I wasn’t aware that clinical trials had any impact on my patients at all.”
Fifteen years after beginning his surgical practice in 1976, Dr. Roger M. Greenhalgh reflects, “I wasn’t aware that clinical trials had any impact on my patients at all.”
Fifteen years after beginning...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
VEITHSymposium: A Wire and a Catheter: Techniques for Crossing Lower Extremity CTOs
01/31/2014
Ali Amin, MD, FACS, FACC, RVT
Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) are a complex clinical scenario. For lower extremity intervention of CTOs, successful treatment involves several variables.
Chronic total occlusions (CTOs) are a complex clinical scenario. For lower extremity intervention of CTOs, successful treatment involves several variables.
Chronic total occlusions (CTOs)...
01/31/2014
Cath Lab Digest
Cath Lab Spotlight
Watauga Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization Lab
01/31/2014
Cynthia Ann Dixon, BSN, RN, CEN
Watauga Medical Center Cath Lab began doing interventional catheterizations in late 2012. Currently, four physicians share a single procedure room: an interventional cardiologist, an electrophysiologist, and two interventional radiologists.
Watauga Medical Center Cath Lab began doing interventional catheterizations in late 2012. Currently, four physicians share a single procedure room: an interventional cardiologist, an electrophysiologist, and two interventional radiologists.
Watauga Medical Center Cath Lab...
01/31/2014
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Penumbra Launches Lightning Flash 3.0 — The Next Evolution in CAVT Technology
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Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
Penumbra recently launched the Lightning Flash® 3.0 Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy (CAVT™) system, which includes significant upgrades that further advance our leading venous thromboembolism (VTE) platform.
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AI Cardiac Imaging Software
Study Reveals Stark Disconnect Between Americans’ Desire for Preventive Cardiac Screening and Care They Can Access
01/27/2026
New York, NY – In the lead-up to American Heart Health Month, a new national study reveals a stark disconnect between Americans’ desire for preventive cardiac screening and the care they can access. Despite heart disease remaining the leading...
New York, NY – In the lead-up to American Heart Health Month, a new national study reveals a stark disconnect between Americans’ desire for preventive cardiac screening and the care they can access. Despite heart disease remaining the leading...
New York, NY – In the lead-up to...
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Cath Lab Digest
Patent Foramen Ovale Detection
BURL Concepts Announces First Human Uses of FOQUS Ultrasound System for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Detection
01/27/2026
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system, powered by SONAS technology, includes a transcranial headset system. The system introduces a new method to assist physicians in diagnosing a PFO, addressing the need for diagnostic tools that are both faster,...
The FOQUS ultrasound system,...
01/27/2026
Cath Lab Digest
AI Plaque analysis
Aetna Approves Coverage for Cleerly's AI Cardiovascular Imaging Analysis
01/21/2026
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER, CO – Cleerly, focused on AI-based cardiovascular imaging, announced that Aetna will begin covering Cleerly® LABS plaque analysis effective immediately. Aetna, which covers more than 20+ million lives,...
DENVER,...
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Cath Lab Digest
AI Plaque analysis
Coverage Unlocks Reimbursable AI Plaque Quantification With Circle Cardiovascular Imaging's cvi42|Plaque
01/21/2026
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. (Circle CVI), focused on cardiovascular imaging post-processing, announced that clinical practices using its FDA 510(k)-cleared cvi42 with AI-enabled plaque...
CALGARY, Alberta -- Circle...
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Cath Lab Digest
Acquisitions
Haemonetics Acquires Vivasure Medical Limited
01/21/2026
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite system uses a proprietary bioabsorbable patch to seal large-bore (up to 26 F) arteriotomies and venotomies from inside the vessel, offering a sutureless, fully absorbable solution for structural heart and...
Vivasure's PerQseal® Elite...
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Cath Lab Digest
Early CAD Detection
Mammograms and Hidden Heart Disease: Annual Scans Can Detect This Silent Killer and Help Save Lives, but Awareness Is Key
01/21/2026
In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
In the “Mammography and Breast Arterial Calcification Trial at Mount Sinai,” doctors are sending letters to patients with high breast artery calcification levels, urging them to see a cardiologist or other doctor for further evaluation to...
In the “Mammography and Breast...
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Cath Lab Digest
Radiation Protection Systems
Cathpax Demonstrates Ability to Offer Interventional Physicians Unmatched Level of Radiation Protection Thanks to First-of-Its-Kind NOVARAD Clinical Study
01/21/2026
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD clinical study show that use of Nova-X® full-body, team-wide radiation protection system reduces dose received by main operator in interventional neuroradiology by a factor of eleven.
Final results of NOVARAD...
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Cath Lab Digest
Technology & Health Literacy
ECRI: Misuse of AI Chatbots Tops Annual List of Health Tech Hazards
01/21/2026
ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
ECRI experts say that chatbots have suggested incorrect diagnoses, recommended unnecessary testing, promoted subpar medical supplies, and even invented body parts in response to medical questions while sounding like a trusted expert.
ECRI experts say that chatbots...
01/21/2026
Cath Lab Digest
CAD Risk Factors
North Carolina State University Study Finds Police-Related Stress Associated With Physical Markers of Cardiovascular Health Risk for Black Women
01/19/2026
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
The paper, “Police-Related Stress and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Among African American Women,” is published in the journal Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine.
The paper, “Police-Related...
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Morton J. Kern, MD, MSCAI, FAHA, FACC 

Managing Editor
Rebecca Kapur, rkapur@hmpglobal.com

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